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Lyme Disease Prevention Program

Launched by BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · Jan 18, 2000

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Lyme Disease Education Evaluation Communicable Disease Control Outcomes Research Tick Transmitted Diseases

ClinConnect Summary

This is a large, randomized trial of a Lyme disease primary prevention program for passengers on ferry boats going to Nantucket Island for the period from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Boats are randomized to experimental or control interventions.

The experimental intervention is a performance-based educational program on Lyme disease prevention, and uses supplemental materials. An entertainment troupe delivers the intervention using comedy, theater, and vaudevillian techniques. The entertainers present three shows in different locations on the boat. Each show is about 10 minutes and cover...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Ferry passengers traveling to Nantucket Island
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Foreign (non-U.S.) residence

Trial Officials

Matthew H. Liang, MD, MPH

Principal Investigator

Brigham and Women's Hospital

About Brigham And Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is a leading academic medical center located in Boston, Massachusetts, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As an integral part of the Partners HealthCare system, BWH combines cutting-edge medical education with a focus on patient-centered care, fostering an environment that promotes groundbreaking clinical trials across various specialties. The hospital is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments, making significant contributions to the fields of cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and women's health, among others. With a robust infrastructure for research and a collaborative approach, BWH aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of healthcare.

Locations

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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